Strong's Lexicon maccah: Wound, blow, plague, slaughter Original Word: מַסָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכָה (nakah), meaning "to strike" or "to smite." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4127 πληγή (plēgē) – often translated as "plague" or "wound" in the New Testament, reflecting similar themes of divine judgment or affliction. Usage: The Hebrew word "maccah" primarily refers to a physical wound or blow, often inflicted as a result of violence or divine judgment. It can also denote a plague or calamity, reflecting a broader sense of affliction or suffering. In the context of the Old Testament, "maccah" is used to describe both literal wounds and metaphorical afflictions, such as those brought upon a nation or people as a form of divine retribution. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, physical wounds and plagues were often seen as manifestations of divine displeasure or judgment. The concept of "maccah" is deeply intertwined with the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where obedience brought blessings and disobedience resulted in curses, including physical afflictions. Understanding "maccah" within this framework highlights the seriousness with which the Israelites viewed their covenant obligations and the consequences of failing to uphold them. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [מַסָּה] noun feminine despair (literally melting, failing); — only לְמַסַּת נְקִיִּים יִלְעָ֑ג Job 9:23 at the despair of innocent ones he mocketh; so ᵑ7 Ew Di Bu Du > Ges Hi and others trial (by calamity), √ נסה. II. מַסָּה noun feminine test, trial, proving; — ׳מ Psalm 95:8; construct מַסַּת Job 9:23; plural מַסֹּת Deuteronomy 4:34; Deuteronomy 7:19, מַסּוֺת Deuteronomy 29:2; — testingsor provings of Pharaoh and Egyptians at Exodus, Deuteronomy 4:34 (see Dr), Deuteronomy 7:19; Deuteronomy 29:2 ("" אֹתֹת); — test, trial, of innocent person Job 9:23 according to Hi and others, but see I. מַסָּה below מסס. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance temptation, trial From nacah; a testing, of men (judicial) or of God (querulous) -- temptation, trial. see HEBREW nacah Forms and Transliterations בְּמַסֹּת֩ במסת הַמַּסֹּ֨ת הַמַּסּוֹת֙ המסות המסת לְמַסַּ֖ת למסת מַ֝סָּ֗ה מסה bə·mas·sōṯ bemasSot bəmassōṯ ham·mas·sō·wṯ ham·mas·sōṯ hammasSot hammassōṯ hammassōwṯ lə·mas·saṯ lemasSat ləmassaṯ mas·sāh masSah massāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 4:34 HEB: מִקֶּ֣רֶב גּוֹי֒ בְּמַסֹּת֩ בְּאֹתֹ֨ת וּבְמוֹפְתִ֜ים NAS: [another] nation by trials, by signs KJV: of [another] nation, by temptations, by signs, INT: within nation trials signs and wonders Deuteronomy 7:19 Deuteronomy 29:3 Job 9:23 Psalm 95:8 5 Occurrences |
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